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Apple edged higher premarket among Wallstreetbets favorites as the Nasdaq Composite pulled back to a five-week low amid a broad tech selloff.

Sectors

Sector Update: Tech Stocks Gain Late Afternoon

Tech stocks were higher late Friday afternoon, with the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) rising 1.6% and the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) climbing 2.1%.The Philadelphia Semiconductor index added 1%.In corporate news, Apple (AAPL) gained 3.3% after the company overnight reported a year-over-year surge in fiscal Q2 earnings and revenue. Apple's board also raised its quarterly dividend and approved an additional share buyback program of up to $100 billion.Atlassian (TEAM) shares soared 30% after it reported better-than-expected fiscal Q3 results.Reddit (RDDT) shares surged 15% after it provided an upbeat revenue outlook at the midpoint for Q2 on the back of stronger-than-expected results in the previous three-month period.Universal Display's (OLED) shares climbed past 10% after the company announced a new $400 million stock repurchase plan and reported Q1 results.

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Apple's Portfolio of iPhone, Refreshed Macs 'Solidly Resonated' With Customers in March Quarter, UBS Says

Apple's (AAPL) portfolio of iPhone and refreshed Macs "solidly resonated" with customers during the March quarter, driving broad-based revenue upside for fiscal Q2, UBS said in a note emailed Friday.With Apple guiding June quarter gross margin in the range of 47.5% to 48.5%, compared with UBS estimate of 47.1%, both the March and June quarter gross margins benefit from a smaller tariff impact and carried inventory that mitigates higher sequential memory costs, according to the note.UBS raised its fiscal 2026 and 2027 earnings per share estimates to $8.72 and $9.57 from $8.46 and $9.28, respectively.UBS lifted its price target to $296 from $287 on Apple's stock and maintained its neutral rating.Price: $280.47, Change: $+9.12, Percent Change: +3.36%

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US Markets

Equity Markets Mostly Rise Intraday as Apple Helps Lift Tech

US benchmark equity indexes were mostly higher intraday as a post-earnings rally in Apple (AAPL) shares helped lift the technology sector, while oil prices fell.The Nasdaq Composite was up 1.2% at 25,183.1 after midday Friday, while the S&P 500 rose 0.6% to 7,252.5. Both benchmarks hit new closing highs in the previous session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was little changed at 49,661.6 intraday Friday.Among sectors, tech paced the gainers with a 1.7% jump, while energy saw the biggest drop.Apple shares were up 4%, the best performer on the Dow. Late Thursday, the tech giant logged fiscal second-quarter results above Wall Street's estimates as iPhone revenue came in stronger than expected.Apple's fiscal third-quarter revenue guidance was well above the Street's estimates despite supply constraints for Mac models that will likely continue for several months, Wedbush Securities said in a note.Several other big tech names were also advancing intraday, with Oracle (ORCL) up 7.4%, among the biggest gainers on the S&P 500. Shares of Intel (INTC), Salesforce (CRM), Microsoft (MSFT), Amazon.com (AMZN), Cisco Systems (CSCO), and IBM (IBM) were also higher.In other company news, Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Chevron (CVX) reported year-over-year declines in their first-quarter earnings amid supply disruptions due to the Middle East war, though the figures came in ahead of the Street's estimates. Exxon shares were down 1.2% intraday, while Chevron lost 1.5%, the second-worst performer on the Dow.West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell 3.1% to $101.82 per barrel, while Brent crude was down 2.1% at $108.04.US President Donald Trump said he is displeased with a new peace offer from Iran, noting that Tehran "wants to make a deal, but I'm not satisfied with it," CNBC reported Friday.Israeli strikes against the Habbouch town in southern Lebanon have killed six people, CNN reported, citing Lebanon's health ministry.US Treasury yields were lower intraday, with the 10-year rate down 1.4 basis points at 4.38% and the two-year rate losing one basis point to 3.88%.In economic news, the US manufacturing sector saw continued growth in April, though inflationary pressures intensified amid disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict, separate surveys by the Institute for Supply Management and S&P Global (SPGI) showed."The prices-paid index's steep climb to multiyear highs -- alongside the conspicuous slowdown in supplier deliveries -- signals mounting supply-chain stress and inflationary pressures driven by surging energy prices and war-related disruptions," TD Economics said in a note. "These resurgent price pressures are keeping the Federal Reserve on alert, supporting expectations that any additional monetary policy easing is unlikely in the near term."Three Fed officials who wanted language changes in the April monetary policy statement said Friday that risks to inflation and employment didn't warrant an inclusion of the so-called easing bias.On Wednesday, regional presidents Beth Hammack of Cleveland, Neel Kashkari of Minneapolis and Lorie Logan of Dallas supported the Fed's decision to keep its benchmark lending rate steady, but opposed including an easing bias in the Federal Open Market Committee statement.Gold rose 0.4% to $4,647 per troy ounce, while silver climbed 3% to $76.23 per ounce.

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International

Technology, Consumer Discretionary Push S&P 500, Nasdaq to Record Highs

US equity indexes rose midday Friday as technology and consumer discretionary helped lift the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite to record highs, and crude oil futures slumped.The Nasdaq Composite jumped 1.1% to 25,172.8, with the S&P 500 up 0.6% to 7,250.9. The Dow Jones Industrial Average leaned slightly higher to 49,659.2.In company news, Apple (AAPL) jumped 4%, the Dow's top gainer, after the iPhone manufacturer overnight reported a year-over-year surge in fiscal Q2 earnings and revenue. Apple's board also raised its quarterly dividend and approved a share buyback program of up to $100 billion.Apple remains well-positioned for continued growth through 2026 following a "strong" fiscal Q2, driven by a 22% rise in iPhone revenue, a 28% rebound in China sales, and gross margins of more than 49%, BofA Securities said in a note.Oracle (ORCL), Intel (INTC), and Apple led midday outperformers among companies with a market capitalization of more than $200 billion, according to data compiled by Finviz. In the top 10 gainers from this category, half were either software or semiconductor companies.Meanwhile, the energy sector was the standout decliner in midday trading after Iran offered a revised peace plan, with Chevron (CVX) among the worst performers.Tehran delivered a new proposal to the US while President Donald Trump vowed to maintain a naval blockade, Bloomberg reported Friday. Tehran relayed its latest position to Washington via Pakistan, which mediated a first round of direct negotiations last month, the report said, citing Iran's state-run Islamic Republic News Agency.West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures dropped 3.4% to $101.69, and Brent crude futures fell 2.1% to $108.28.In precious metals, gold futures edged up 0.4% to $4,646.1, and silver futures jumped 3.3% to $76.41.Most US Treasury yields leaned lower, with the 10-year down 1.4 basis points to 4.38%.In economic news, the Atlanta Federal Reserve's Q2 gross domestic product Nowcast came in at 3.5%, down from 3.7% previously estimated.The Institute for Supply Management's US manufacturing index was unchanged in April at 52.7, below the 53.2 reading expected in a Bloomberg survey. The S&P Global US manufacturing index for April was revised upward to 54.5 from the flash 54.0, compared with expectations for no revision in a Bloomberg-compiled survey.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Tech Stocks Gain Friday Afternoon

Tech stocks were higher Friday afternoon, with the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) rising 1.5% and the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) adding 1%.The Philadelphia Semiconductor index increased 0.6%.In corporate news, Apple (AAPL) jumped 4% after the company overnight reported a year-over-year surge in fiscal Q2 earnings and revenue. Apple's board also raised its quarterly dividend and approved an additional share buyback program of up to $100 billion.Reddit (RDDT) shares surged 14% after it provided an upbeat revenue outlook at the midpoint for Q2 on the back of stronger-than-expected results in the previous three-month period.Meta Platforms (META) has acquired Assured Robot Intelligence, a startup that develops AI models for robots, as part of its effort to create humanoid technology, Bloomberg reported. Meta shares were up 0.4%.

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US Markets

Apple's Strong Revenue Guidance Came Despite Mac Supply Constraints, Wedbush Says

Apple's (AAPL) fiscal third-quarter revenue guidance was well above Wall Street's estimates despite supply constraints for Mac models that will likely continue for several months, Wedbush Securities said Friday.Late Thursday, the technology giant said it expected 14% to 17% annual revenue growth for the June quarter. Wedbush put the consensus view at 9%.The strong guidance was the "highlight" of the company's earnings conference call, Wedbush analyst Dan Ives said in a note to clients."The iPhone 17 supercycle continues to gain momentum across nearly every major geography, setting up significant momentum heading into the iPhone 18 launch in September," Ives wrote.Apple shares were up 4.2% in Friday afternoon trade. The stock has increased 3.9% so far this year.Wedbush raised its fiscal third-quarter revenue outlook for Apple to $108.16 billion from $100.03 billion. The FactSet-polled consensus is for $106.23 billion."The majority of our supply constraints (in the June quarter) will be on several Mac models, given the continued high levels of demand that we're seeing and we have less flexibility in the supply chain than we normally would," Chief Executive Tim Cook told analysts during an earnings call late Thursday, according to a FactSet transcript."The Mac mini and the Mac Studio may take several months to reach supply/demand balance," Cook added.Apple's second-quarter results topped the Street's estimates as iPhone revenue came in stronger than expected.Last month, the tech giant announced that insider John Ternus will become CEO in September, replacing Cook, who is set to take on the executive chairman role."The transition sets up (the Worldwide Developers Conference) at Apple Park in early June as the most consequential developer conference in years, with the tech world watching for the long-awaited personalized Siri, expanded Apple Intelligence capabilities, and additional details on the Google Gemini collaboration," Ives said Friday. "With iPhone 17 firing on all cylinders, China a clear tailwind, the June guide well ahead of the Street, and Ternus about to take the wheel heading into WWDC, (it's) all about the AI strategy."Wedbush maintained its outperform rating on Apple's stock, with a $350 price target.Price: $282.41, Change: $+11.06, Percent Change: +4.07%

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Wire

Apple Well Positioned for Continued Growth After Strong Fiscal Q2, BofA Securities Says

Apple (AAPL) remains well positioned for continued growth through 2026 following a "strong" fiscal Q2, driven by a 22% rise in iPhone revenue, a 28% rebound in China sales and gross margins of 49.3%, BofA Securities said in a note Friday.The company guided for revenue growth of 14% to 17% in fiscal Q3 with gross margins of 47.5% to 48.5% despite memory pricing headwinds and supply constraints, while its installed base of over 2.5 billion devices is expected to support "continued double-digit growth" in services, according to the note.The brokerage cited multiple tailwinds, including better-than-expected global iPhone demand, resilient margins, the expected launch of an artificial intelligence-enabled Siri in 2026 and an anticipated foldable iPhone later this year, along with a planned leadership transition that could sharpen product focus.Apple can manage cost pressures through pricing strategies and product mix, while increasing investments in AI supported by its balance sheet, the brokerage said, adding it is raising fiscal 2026 estimates to $468.7 billion in revenue and $8.61 in earnings per share.BofA Securities reiterated a buy rating on Apple and raised the price target to $330 from $325.Shares of Apple were up more than 4% in Friday trading.Price: $282.88, Change: $+11.53, Percent Change: +4.25%

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Wire

New Street Raises Apple Price Target to $280 From $270

Apple (AAPL) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $304.08, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://www..com/contact-us)Price: $282.80, Change: $+11.45, Percent Change: +4.22%

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Sectors

Sector Update: Tech

Tech stocks were higher Friday afternoon, with the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) rising 1.5% and the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) adding 1%.The Philadelphia Semiconductor index increased 0.6%.In corporate news, Apple (AAPL) jumped past 4% after the company overnight reported a year-over-year surge in fiscal Q2 earnings and revenue. Apple's board also raised its quarterly dividend and approved an additional share buyback program of up to $100 billion.

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Wire

Apple's iPhone Supercycle, Strong Outlook Drive Momentum, Wedbush Says

Apple's (AAPL) iPhone 17 "supercycle" continues to gain momentum across nearly every major geography, supported by stronger-than-expected results and robust guidance for the June quarter, Wedbush Securities said in a Friday research note.The company reported strong quarterly results, with revenue, iPhone sales and services all exceeding expectations, the firm said.The company's guidance for the June quarter exceeded Street expectations. It bakes in continued supply constraints across several Mac models. Supply and demand balance is expected to take several months to materialize, according to the note.Analysts said the Worldwide Developers Conference at Apple Park in early June is highly consequential. Updates are expected on personalized Siri and expanded Apple Intelligence capabilities. Additional details on the collaboration with Alphabet's (GOOG) Google Gemini are also expected, they said.The firm also highlighted a leadership transition, with John Ternus expected to take on a larger role, signaling continuity in strategy.Wedbush raised its 2026 earnings estimate for Apple to $8.64 a share from $8.50. Analysts polled by FactSet expect $8.66.The firm reiterated its outperform rating on the stock with a $350 price target.Price: $283.99, Change: $+12.64, Percent Change: +4.66%

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Japan

S&P 500, Nasdaq Scale New Peaks Amid Strong Gains in Technology

US equity indexes rose after midday Friday, with technology and consumer discretionary helping push the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite to record highs, while crude oil futures slumped.The Nasdaq Composite jumped 1.2% to 25,190.1, with the S&P 500 up 0.7% to 7,257.3. The Dow Jones Industrial Average leaned slightly higher to 49,665.2.Energy was the standout decliner after Iran offered a revised peace plan.Tehran delivered a new proposal to the US while President Donald Trump vowed to maintain a naval blockade, Bloomberg reported Friday. Tehran relayed its latest position to Washington via Pakistan, which mediated a first round of direct negotiations last month, Bloomberg reported, citing Iran's state-run Islamic Republic News Agency.West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures dropped 3.5% to $101.36, and Brent crude futures fell 2.3% to $107.91.In company news, Apple (AAPL) jumped 4.6%, the Dow's top gainer, after the iPhone manufacturer overnight reported a year-over-year surge in fiscal Q2 earnings and revenue. Apple's board also raised its quarterly dividend and approved an additional share buyback program of up to $100 billion.

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Top Midday Stories: Apple Tops Fiscal Q2 EPS, Revenue Estimates, Raises Dividend; Pentagon Strikes Deals With 7 AI Companies

All three major US stock indexes were up in late-morning trading Friday, as The Street looks to close out a tumultuous week of trading on a high note.In company news, Apple (AAPL) reported fiscal Q2 earnings late Thursday of $2.01 per diluted share, up from $1.65 a year earlier and above the FactSet consensus of $1.95. Fiscal Q2 revenue was $111.18 billion, up from $95.36 billion a year ago and above the FactSet consensus of $109.46 billion. Apple's board raised its quarterly dividend by a cent to $0.27 per share, payable May 14 to stockholders of record as of May 11. The board also authorized an additional program to repurchase up to $100 billion of common shares. Apple shares were up 4.5% around midday.The US Department of Defense said Friday it has entered into agreements with seven of the largest artificial intelligence companies to deploy their AI capabilities on its classified networks. The Pentagon said it reached deals with Alphabet's (GOOG, GOOGL) Google, Nvidia (NVDA), Microsoft (MSFT), Amazon's (AMZN) Amazon Web Services, SpaceX, OpenAI and Reflection. Alphabet's Class C and Class A shares were down 0.1% and up 0.1%, respectively. Shares of Nvidia, Microsoft and Amazon were down 0.3%, up 1.7% and up 1.7%, respectively.Exxon Mobil (XOM) reported Q1 adjusted earnings Friday of $1.16 per diluted share, down from $1.76 a year earlier but above the FactSet consensus of $0.98. First-quarter revenue and other income was $85.14 billion, up from $83.13 billion a year ago and above the FactSet consensus estimate of $81.13 billion. Exxon Mobil shares were down 0.8%.Chevron (CVX) reported Q1 adjusted earnings Friday of $1.41 per diluted share, down from $2.18 a year earlier but above the FactSet consensus of $0.97. First-quarter revenue and other income was $48.61 billion, up from $47.61 billion a year ago but below the FactSet consensus of $51.86 billion. Chevron shares were down 1.2%.SanDisk (SNDK) reported fiscal Q3 adjusted earnings late Thursday of $23.41 per diluted share, up from a loss of $0.30 a year earlier and above the FactSet consensus of $14.62. Fiscal Q3 revenue was $5.95 billion, up from $1.70 billion a year ago and above the FactSet consensus of $4.72 billion. For fiscal Q4, the company said it expects adjusted EPS of $30 to $33 on revenue of $7.75 billion to $8.25 billion. Analysts polled by FactSet expect $23.38 and $6.62 billion, respectively. SanDisk shares were down 0.5%.Price: $284.89, Change: $+13.54, Percent Change: +4.99%

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BofA Securities Adjusts Apple Price Target to $330 From $325, Maintains Buy Rating

Apple (AAPL) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $304.08, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://www..com/contact-us)Price: $285.48, Change: $+14.13, Percent Change: +5.21%

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Morgan Stanley Adjusts Apple Price Target to $330 From $315, Maintains Overweight Rating

Apple (AAPL) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $303.61, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://www..com/contact-us)Price: $281.49, Change: $+10.14, Percent Change: +3.74%

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds Higher, Equity Futures Mixed Amid Continued Earnings Results

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.3% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) gained 0.1% in Friday's premarket activity, as earnings reports continued to pour in.US stock futures were mixed, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.1%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures gaining 0.3%, and Nasdaq futures slipping by 0.2% before the start of regular trading.The S&P Global US manufacturing purchasing managers index for April will be released at 9:45 am ET, followed by the ISM Manufacturing Index for April at 10 am ET.The weekly Baker Hughes domestic oil-and-gas rig count posts at 1 pm ET.In premarket action, bitcoin was up by 1.4%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 2.3% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 2.1%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) gained 1.6%.Power Play:ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.4% and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was flat. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was also flat. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 0.1%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was 0.5% higher.Estee Lauder (EL) shares were up more than 11% pre-bell after the company reported higher fiscal Q3 earnings and said it expects to eliminate between 9,000 and 10,000 positions as part of a revised profit recovery program.Winners and Losers:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.4%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 1.2%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was inactive. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was flat.Moderna (MRNA) stock was up more than 3% premarket after the company reported a narrower-than-expected net loss and higher revenue.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was down 0.1%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was 0.4% lower.Imperial Oil (IMO) stock was down more than 2% before Friday's opening bell after the company reported lower Q1 net income and revenue.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.4%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 1.3%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 1.1% lower.Aon (AON) shares were up 3% pre-bell after the company reported higher Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.4%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) gained 0.4% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.Gates Industrial (GTES) stock was up more than 3% before the opening bell after Timken (TKR) agreed to sell the assets of its belts business to Gates.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) advanced by 0.3%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.6% higher, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 0.03%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) declined by 0.4%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) fell by 0.8%.Apple (AAPL) shares were up about 3% in premarket activity after the iPhone maker's fiscal Q2 results topped market estimates.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell by 2.6% to $102.31 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas gained by 0.3% to $2.78 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) decreased by 2%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.8% higher.Gold futures for May were down by 0.5% to $4,607.80 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures added 1.5% to $75.31 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was 0.5% lower, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) gained by 0.8%.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Tech Stocks Mixed Pre-Bell Friday

Technology stocks were mixed pre-bell Friday, with the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) up 0.3% and the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) 0.4% lower.Apple (AAPL) shares were up more than 3% after the company posted higher fiscal Q2 earnings and revenue. Apple also raised its quarterly dividend and approved a $100 billion share buyback program.Reddit (RDDT) stock was up more than 13% after the company reported a surge in Q1 earnings and revenue, and issued Q2 revenue outlook above analysts' expectations.Amkor Technology (AMKR) stock was 0.7% lower after the company priced a $1 billion private offering of 0% convertible senior notes due 2031.

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Asia Markets

US Equity Futures Nudge Higher Pre-Bell After S&P 500, Nasdaq Reach New Closing Highs

US equity futures were higher pre-bell Friday after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite reached new closing highs to close out April amid a continued impasse in the Middle East.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 0.4% higher, S&P 500 futures were up 0.3%, and Nasdaq futures were marginally higher.On Thursday, the S&P 500 rose 1% to close at 7,209.01, breaching the 7,200 mark for the first time, while Nasdaq increased 0.9% to close at 24,892.31, also a new closing record.US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran's latest offer, stating that the US naval blockade on the nation's ports will remain until the regime agrees to a deal that addresses US concerns about its nuclear program, according to an Axios report on Wednesday.Traders took note of the latest round of earnings, with energy majors Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Chevron (CVX) both reporting lower Q1 adjusted earnings but higher revenue.Oil prices were mixed, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude up 0.4% at $110.85 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 1.2% lower at $103.79 per barrel.The final Purchasing Managers' Manufacturing Index for April, due at 9:45 am ET, is seen coming in at 54.0, unchanged from its prior value, according to estimates compiled by Bloomberg.The April Institute for Supply Management's services index, due at 10 am ET, is projected at 53.2, versus 52.7 previously.In other world markets, Japan's Nikkei, Hong Kong's Hang Seng, China's Shanghai Composite, and Germany's DAX index were all closed due to public holidays. The UK's FTSE 100 was down 0.6% in Europe's early afternoon session.In equities, Roblox (RBLX) stock was down 24% after the company reported a wider Q1 loss and lower-than-expected revenue, as well as lowering its 2026 revenue outlook. Sandisk (SNDK) and Western Digital (WDC) shares dropped 4.6% and 8%, respectively, despite the companies posting fiscal Q3 earnings and revenue that surpassed analysts' consensus.On the winning side, Apple (AAPL) stock was up 3.6% after the company posted higher fiscal Q2 earnings and revenue that also beat analysts' estimates. Reddit (RDDT) shares were up 15% after the company reported higher Q1 earnings and revenue in addition to issuing better-than-expected Q2 revenue guidance.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Tech

Technology stocks were mixed pre-bell Friday, with the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) up 0.3% and the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) 0.4% lower.Apple (AAPL) shares were up more than 3% after the company posted higher fiscal Q2 earnings and revenue. Apple also raised its quarterly dividend and approved a $100 billion share buyback program.

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Research

Research Alert: CFRA Maintains Buy Opinion On Shares Of Apple Inc.

CFRA, an independent research provider, has providedwith the following research alert. Analysts at CFRA have summarized their opinion as follows:We keep our 12-month target at $310, on P/E of about 32x our CY 27 view of $9.70, above historical/peers to reflect EPS upside from AI and foldables. After posting better than expected Mar-Q and Jun-Q guide, we lift our FY 26 EPS to $8.66 from $8.55 and FY 27 to $9.50 from $9.36. AAPL guided for Jun-Q revenue growth of 14%-17%, well ahead of our 9% view, despite supply constraints for Mac models and rising memory component costs. We like growth prospects tied to Apple Intelligence and emerging markets like India while the successful launch of the MacBook Neo at attractive price points demonstrates AAPL's ability to capture new customer segments (e.g., education and value-conscious consumers). Enterprise market traction and Services expansion are positives, including the Apple Business platform and ads in Apple Maps. While AAPL made the decision to abandon the "net cash neutral" target, a framework in place since 2018, we see buybacks remaining a priority while it also has more flexibility for investments.

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US Markets

Stocks Mostly Up Pre-Bell as Investors Await More Corporate Earnings

The benchmark US stock measures were mostly pointing higher before the open Friday as investors await the week's final round of corporate earnings and track ongoing Middle East tensions, with no apparent signs of progress toward a peace deal between Washington and Tehran.The S&P 500 rose 0.1% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.2% in premarket activity, while the Nasdaq was off 0.1%. The indexes finished Thursday's trading session in the green, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq logging new closing highs.Oil giants Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Chevron (CVX) are scheduled to release their latest quarterly results before the bell, along with Colgate-Palmolive (CL), Estee Lauder (EL), Moderna (MRNA), Magna International (MGA) and Newell Brands (NWL).Shares of Apple (AAPL) advanced 2.8% pre-bell as the iPhone maker's fiscal second-quarter results topped market estimates. Reddit (RDDT) climbed 16% after the social media platform recorded better-than-expected first-quarter results and issued an upbeat revenue outlook for the ongoing three-month period at the midpoint. Nvidia (NVDA) rebounded 0.4% following a 4.6% decline at the close of Thursday.President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House on Thursday that the US will maintain its naval blockade of Iranian ports, according to Bloomberg News. "Their economy is crashing, the blockade is incredible," Trump reportedly said. "So we'll see how long they hold out."Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, reportedly said Thursday that Iran will defend its nuclear and missile capabilities.West Texas Intermediate crude oil inclined 0.3% to $105.43 a barrel before the opening bell, while Brent increased 0.9% to $111.37.US economic growth fell short of Wall Street's expectations in the first quarter as spending slowed amid inflationary pressures, government data showed Thursday.Separate official data showed that inflation, as measured by the personal consumption expenditure price index, accelerated in March to the fastest pace since mid-2022 as the Middle East conflict sent energy prices soaring.Treasury yields were down in premarket action, with the two-year rate nudging 0.1 basis point lower to 3.88% and the 10-year rate decreasing 0.8 basis point to 4.38%.Friday's economic calendar has the final Purchasing Managers' manufacturing index for April at 9:45 am ET, followed by the Institute for Supply Management's manufacturing index for the same month at 10 am. The weekly Baker Hughes oil-and-gas rig count posts at 1 pm.Gold fell 1.1% to $4,578 per troy ounce, while bitcoin rose 1.1% to $77,248.

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